Freelancing has become a cornerstone of the modern workforce. Bringing on specialized, skilled professionals—whether ...
Thomas Jefferson imagined a nation of independent, self-reliant Americans who plowed their own fields and created their own destinies. And for a long time, that’s exactly what they did. In 1860, as ...
In the workplace of the future, employers won’t just be competing against other companies for the best talent. Many will find themselves hard pressed to lure the smartest, most energetic workers away ...
Over the past year, the Great Resignation has hit the U.S. and global economy. A record-breaking number of employees have quit their jobs, across all sectors. But what exactly is driving this wave of ...
It wasn’t long ago that the majority of the US workforce held traditional, ‘9-5’ jobs. We took a job in our early 20’s, and were expected to stay there for years – ideally until retirement. Today’s ...
“Freelancing is a respected, long-term career path,” said Stephane Kasriel, President and CEO of Upwork. “It’s remarkable to see this way of working empowering the youngest generation more than any ...
Freelancers face decline in commodified work, while AI-skilled professionals gain higher-paying contracts and demand growth.
You may think of freelancing as something twentysomethings do to earn a little extra side money, and you’d be right. But it isn’t true (and might even be a little bit ageist to imagine) that the ...